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Chord Epic 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable Pair
£570.00 As low as £456.00 £380.00
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Chord Epic Audio
10 Years
New
24 hours
Epic is a completely new interconnect, using Tuned ARAY conductor technology. The key differences that set it apart from the Shawline interconnect are heavier silver-plated conductors and performance critical spacing of the high density braid and foil shield.
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Chord Epic 2 RCA to 2 RCA Audio Cable
The Epic range sits right in the middle of Chord's family of cables. It contains the very popular Epic Twin and Epic Reference speaker cables and uses ChordAlly plated RCA plugs. Chord Epic Twin speaker cable remains in Chord's latest range of products with good reason. The Epic Twin design is based on their findings about the benefit that high frequency effective shielding brings to a cable. They discovered this during the development of their Chord Signature range but with Epic Twin we were able to produce this speaker cable in a more affordable configuration.
Epic is a completely new interconnect, using Tuned ARAY conductor technology. The key differences that set it apart from the Shawline interconnect are heavier silver-plated conductors and performance-critical spacing of the high-density braid and foil shield. This improves the ability of the cable to carry dynamic information, particularly micro-dynamics which are so vital to the rhythm and drive of the music. The improved shielding and conductors, along with Tuned ARAY technology, produce a cable that can carry immense amounts of detail extremely accurately – and most importantly of all retains the musical integrity we enjoy.
The Epic analogue cable uses a unique multiple conductor construction. Although the cable uses Tuned ARAY conductor technology, additional conductors have been added to further enhance the cable’s ability to carry fine levels of detail. The Epic conductors are constructed from Silver-Plated multi-strand oxygen-free copper. These conductors are insulated with PTFE before being surrounded by a specially selected PVC surround to control levels of mechanical interference and correctly space the high-density braid and foil shield, designed to work at high frequencies, and are also fitted with ChordAlloy VEE 3 RCA plugs with PTFE insulation.
This Epic analogue cable is part of a range of Epic cables. Although the Epic cable range has been designed to perform together, all Chord cables follow similar design principles so their ranges of cables are completely compatible with each other.
Contact Enhancer Option
To ensure the best possible connection between your system, Future Shop recommends the DeoxIT Gold G-Series contact enhancer.
DeoxIT Gold is carefully applied to the plug contacts of your cable and is a unique conditioning solution designed to improve conductivity and provide long-lasting protection on gold, base metals and other precious metal contacts and connections. DeoxIT Gold penetrates plated surfaces, molecularly bonding to the base metals to seal and protect both surfaces.
The benefits of applying DeoxIT gold are:
- Improved Conductivity
- Maintained optimum signal quality
- Reduced wear & abrasion
- Prevents fretting/dendrite corrosion
- Forms a protective anti-tarnishing coating
- Stabilises connections between similar and dissimilar metals
- Reduces arcing, RFI and intermittent connections
Please select this option from the above ‘Contact Enhancer’ drop-down menu and our engineers will apply the contact solution to your cable connectors prior to shipping.
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“I turn to Herb Alpert And The Tijuana Brass’ Casino Royale. Alpert’s strident trumpet really stands out, and I am aware of the tremendous dynamics of the recording. There is no excessive harshness or over brightness with the trumpet and it really does sound like it’s being played live in my listening room. This is a real tribute to the silver plating on the conductors of the cable, confirming the Epic as a high-end interconnect that fully justifies its price tag.” (Read more) Hi-Fi Choice Recommended - March 2021
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Specification :
- New Tuned ARAY conductor geometry – carries a musical signal with a high degree of coherence and detail
- Tri-conductor configuration, silver-plated conductors with PTFE insulation
- Internal PVC jacket reduces mechanical noise and correctly spaces high frequency effective dual-layer combination shield
- Fitted with ChordAlloy VEE 3 direct silver-plated RCA plugs
- Tuned ARAY conductor geometry
- Built by hand in the UK at The Chord Company
- 10 Year Warranty
About The Chord Company 
The Chord Company is dedicated to offering excellence in audio and audiovisual cable design. Chord products have earned numerous accolades in the audio and recording industries over the past two decades. Based in Salisbury UK, The Chord Company continues to drive cable design and technology to its limits with the majority of its spectacular array of performance products designed and made in the UK.
Specification :
- New Tuned ARAY conductor geometry – carries a musical signal with a high degree of coherence and detail
- Tri-conductor configuration, silver-plated conductors with PTFE insulation
- Internal PVC jacket reduces mechanical noise and correctly spaces high frequency effective dual layer combination shield
- Fitted with Chord VEE 3 direct silver-plated RCA plugs
- Tuned ARAY conductor geometry
- Built by hand in the UK at The Chord Company
- 10 Year Warranty
UK Delivery
1. We use Royal Mail 1st Class Services as a Standard Postage Option
Orders received before 4.30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) are usually dispatched the same day by FIRST CLASS post (unless premium postal or timed courier services are selected), subject to stock availability. Over 98% of our orders are usually delivered the next working day including Saturdays.
Standard delivery is usually within 2-3 working days, although 98% of all orders are delivered the next working day including Saturdays . In extreme cases, such as delivery to the Highlands and Islands, this may take 3 days.
All items are fully insured and come with an invoice from Futureshop.co.uk. We use the Royal Mail for delivery of small packages and DPD or Interlink Express for items that weigh over 2KG. Items over 2KG are fully insured and will usually be delivered within 48 hours of placing your order Monday to Friday subject to stock availability. For International orders, we use FedEx Services where customers have selected this option.
Please note, special orders for non-standard cable lengths or custom-made cables may be subject to longer delivery time-scales. This may vary from manufacturer to manufacturer.
We offer 'Free UK delivery on orders over £99' subject to the following terms & conditions:
- Applies only to orders with £99 or more of items (including VAT at the UK rate), at FutureShop.co.uk
- Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK (excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by UK Mail).
- Applies only to deliveries to addresses within mainland UK and Northern Ireland addresses. Applies only to orders that are to be delivered to a single Mainland UK delivery address.
- You will not be eligible for free delivery on your order if any items are cancelled or returned for a refund, bringing the total order amount below £99. Where items are returned, the refund due will be the cost of the item less any postage costs.
- We reserve the right to change or discontinue 'Free delivery on orders over £99 promotion at any time.
- FREE DELIVERY FOR ORDERS OVER £99 OFFER DOES NOT APPLY TO TRADE CUSTOMERS.
Free Delivery on orders over £99 utilises Royal Mail First Class postal service for items weighing under 2KG. For items weighing over 2KG, we use DPD or Interlink Express next working day services which deliver from 9.00am to 6pm within mainland UK.
Free Delivery for orders over £99 excludes Royal Mail Special Delivery Services and timed next day delivery services by DPD or Interlink Express.
2. Special Delivery UK - Guaranteed Next Working Day
We have 99.9% of the UK covered With Royal Mail Next Day Special Delivery. We guarantee delivery to most UK addresses by 1pm the next working day. This includes Northern Ireland, Jersey and Guernsey. Some places take longer to deliver to but we still guarantee delivery within three working days by 5.30 PM.
For the Next Day Special Delivery service, orders must be received by futureshop.co.uk by 4.30pm weekdays. Orders after the 4.30pm deadline cannot be guaranteed for same day dispatch.
Please note, Royal Mail Special Delivery for next working day may not be possible where non-standard cable lengths are ordered. If this is the case, the item will be shipped via The Royal Mail Special Delivery service as soon as the cable is custom made.
For orders weighing over 2KG, we reserve the right to ship items using Next Day Pre-Noon Courier Services where Royal Mail Special Delivery option has been selected.
3. Channel Islands & Northern Ireland
We accept orders from all Channel Islands including Alderney, Jersey, Guernsey and Sark. Unless you select a premium service, Items weighing under 2KG are delivered using our standard UK delivery option above. For items weighing over 2KG, a surcharge may be applied for all deliveries to the Channel Islands as well as Northern Ireland.
European Countries
Deliveries to EU member states are subject to 20% VAT. We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 10 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 3 to 7 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 24 to 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm for next day service to most destinations in Europe
- Federal Express International Economy - Item are usually delivered within 48 to 72 hours
Worldwide - Excluding UK & Europe
Deliveries outside of the EU are not subject to 20% VAT and so the 20% tax on items is automatically deducted when you login or register.
We offer the following shipping services:
- Royal Mail First Class International Untracked Airmail Services - Items are usually delivered within 15 working days.
- Royal Mail First Class International Tracked Airmail - Items are usually delivered within 10-15 working days.
- DHL Express International - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. DHL orders must be received by 3:30pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
- Federal Express International Priority - Items are usually delivered within 48 hours. FedEx orders must be received by 3.00pm in order to ship items the same day, subject to stock availability.
Where the actual weight of the package significantly exceeds the shipping cost charged on orders, we may write to you for an additional shipping charge. For larger orders, items may be shipped in multiple packets.
Enhance Your Experience: Free Cable Burn-In Service with Nordost VIDAR Machine
Please take note of the following details regarding our cable burn-in service:
- Cable Compatibility: We regret to inform you that we cannot burn-in cables with stripped bare ends or BFA plugs. In order for cables to undergo the burn-in process, they should be terminated or have connectors.
- Timing: Cables will be burnt in for the selected period after processing your order. For custom-length cables, the burn-in process will occur after they have been terminated by the manufacturer or our engineers unless specified otherwise in the product description.
- Availability: Future Shop provides our cable burn-in service free of charge, but its availability is at our discretion. While we strive to fulfil all burn-in requests for the specified time periods, please understand that during exceptionally busy periods, we may be unable to meet the demand due to limited connections on the Nordost Vidar cable conditioning machines.
The Nordost VIDAR cable burn-in machine integrates three key functions into one operation:
- Charge Neutralisation: It eliminates charges that accumulate around the cables and their insulation, ensuring a more balanced electrical environment.
- Deep Conditioning: The machine provides a wide band and deep conditioning process that affects the conductor core, resulting in changes to the signal transmission through the metal. This deep conditioning enhances the cable's performance.
- Ultrasonic Surface Conditioning: The VIDAR machine utilizes ultrasonic waves to condition the surface of the conductors, optimizing their contact and overall conductivity.
The VIDAR employs a proprietary combination of composite and complex signals to condition the cables. These signals comprise ultra-low and ultra-high frequencies, extending beyond the range of video frequencies. The signal moves back and forth along the cable, penetrating deep into the core with ultra-low frequencies and traversing the surface with ultra-high frequencies. This transmission method generates beat harmonics between the two complex waveforms, which permeate all layers of the cable. The circuitry of the VIDAR also drives electrons from the conductor into the insulation area, neutralizing electrical charges.
So, what does this all mean for you?
The ultimate outcome of conditioning cables with the Nordost VIDAR is improved sound staging, increased detail, and an overall more musical presentation in your audio system.
Now, you may wonder why cable burn-in is necessary. During cable manufacturing, gasses become trapped as insulation is applied over the conductors. Additionally, new cables often possess high electrical charges, resulting in a brittle and bright sound that lacks the desired detail and depth for music production.
When cables undergo burn-in, the trapped gasses are dissipated, and small impurities in the conductor metals begin to exhibit diode-like behaviour, favouring current flow in a specific direction.
Here are the physical effects of the burn-in process:
- Charge Neutralisation: The burn-in process neutralizes charges in the conductors and insulation, promoting a more balanced electrical environment.
- Wide Bandwidth Frequencies: The conditioning affects how signals pass through the metal, enabling a wider range of frequencies to penetrate all cable layers.
- Signal Transmission: The burn-in process establishes the directionality of the cable, optimizing signal transmission from one end to the other.
When cables are properly burnt in, you can expect the following audible changes in your audio system:
- Fuller and Natural Sound: Your system should be capable of producing a more immersive and realistic performance with a fuller and more natural sound.
- Increased Detail: You may notice enhanced details and nuances in the music, allowing you to perceive subtle elements that were previously hidden.
- Improved Soundstage: The dimensionality of your system's soundstage can be greatly improved, creating a more spacious and immersive listening experience.
At Future Shop, our goal is to maximise your satisfaction. That's why we offer a free burn-in service on all our cables before they arrive at your door, enabling you to sit back and enjoy the benefits of properly conditioned cables in your audio system.
READ MORE ABOUT THE NORDOST VIDAR CABLE TREATMENT
Customer Reviews
5 /5.0 of 11 Reviews
Epic!
Adam Bell
27 Dec 2022
Verified Buyer
I ordered a pair of Epic interconnects to suit the Epic speaker cables in a Naim system.
I received great advice over the phone. My order was dispatched super-fast, and the updates on delivery were appreciated.
The cables arrived sooner than expected, so I was able to install and run them in ahead of Christmas!
I received great advice over the phone. My order was dispatched super-fast, and the updates on delivery were appreciated.
The cables arrived sooner than expected, so I was able to install and run them in ahead of Christmas!
High Quality Cable
AP Lewis
25 Nov 2022
Verified Buyer
Purchased this cable to connect LP12 Majik front-end with Naim Uniti Star / Spendor A4 back-end. The upgraded cable resulted in a demonstrable improvement in sound quality. (I was previously using RadioShack cables purchased around 20 years ago, so I suspect I would also have obtained a noticeable improvement from the Clearway or Shawline specs.).
In addition to the acoustics properties, the cables are tough and reasonably pliable. So I’ve been able to thread these into my existing cable duct, preserving the “cable-free” appearance of my listening room.
I chose this product because I am already using EpicX cables to connect the Uniti Star amp with the Spendor A4 speakers, and I wanted to use the same spec to connect the LP player to the amp. (I haven’t tried out any alternatives - so I can’t reasonably give this 5 -stars.) Satisfied with the EpicX cables and happy with these Epic cables as well.
Turnaround from FutureShop was impressive. I put in the order (which included 24H burn-in and contact enhancer) on a Monday morning and got my cables around Wednesday lunchtime. Happy to purchase products in the future from this vendor.
In addition to the acoustics properties, the cables are tough and reasonably pliable. So I’ve been able to thread these into my existing cable duct, preserving the “cable-free” appearance of my listening room.
I chose this product because I am already using EpicX cables to connect the Uniti Star amp with the Spendor A4 speakers, and I wanted to use the same spec to connect the LP player to the amp. (I haven’t tried out any alternatives - so I can’t reasonably give this 5 -stars.) Satisfied with the EpicX cables and happy with these Epic cables as well.
Turnaround from FutureShop was impressive. I put in the order (which included 24H burn-in and contact enhancer) on a Monday morning and got my cables around Wednesday lunchtime. Happy to purchase products in the future from this vendor.
Excellent cable
Rob
5 Jun 2022
Verified Buyer
Upgrade from a 20+-year-old QED silver spiral.
I did not realise how bright my system sounded. By adding the Chord Epic, it is far more neutral and clear. It had a 72-hour burn from Future Shop and have played for about 20 hours. Sounding great.
0.5m looks short out of the box but is more than enough for the CD player to the amp directly below on the rack.
I did not realise how bright my system sounded. By adding the Chord Epic, it is far more neutral and clear. It had a 72-hour burn from Future Shop and have played for about 20 hours. Sounding great.
0.5m looks short out of the box but is more than enough for the CD player to the amp directly below on the rack.
Chord Epic RCA to RCA - 7m long
Julian Withers
4 Feb 2022
Verified Buyer
Cables were specially manufactured due to the length and arrived within ten days, including twenty-four hours burn-in at FutureShop.
Very impressed. I am running these cables between Pre and Power amps in a Linn Setup.
Highly recommend them. Bass, mid range detail, soundstage all improved.
Thank you.
Very impressed. I am running these cables between Pre and Power amps in a Linn Setup.
Highly recommend them. Bass, mid range detail, soundstage all improved.
Thank you.
Great cable!!
Simon
7 Mar 2020
Verified Buyer
I'm using OPPO UDP-205, using this cable connect to Naim Supernait 2 amplifier, I mainly use it for watching movies, and listen to DVD audio discs, it's not bad for watching movies, but I feel it better uses in listen music.
Thank you Future Shop gave me 96 hours professional burn-in service for free, I can save a lot of time to enjoy the music !
Thank you Future Shop gave me 96 hours professional burn-in service for free, I can save a lot of time to enjoy the music !
On first impression I thought the cable too bright!.
Peter
16 Dec 2019
Verified Buyer
This is not a cheap cable so my first impression was this cable will be returned. However when I sat down and played some of my favourite CDs my opinion changed dramatically. There is so much more high frequencies transmitted so detail you could hear but muted came alive making the music more detailed without any loss of bass, I use Shawline XLR from my Cd payer to the preamp and the Epic cable phono to phone from pre amp to mono blocks.
I recommend these cables because if your system is a bit bass-heavy these cables will restore the high frequency in your system.
I recommend these cables because if your system is a bit bass-heavy these cables will restore the high frequency in your system.